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Summary: An Intriguing Spiritual Autobiography
Review: As the author is a best-selling novelist, it is understandable that some people, like the previous reviewer, are not sure where to draw the line between fact and fiction. One might suspect that Lanigan, being a talented fiction writer, knows how to embellish simple, everyday experiences and turn them into entertaining stories. This was my initial reaction after reading the first few of the 53 short stories in this book. But story by story, Lanigan builds credibility and emerges as a sincere, spiritually-evolved woman. "Some of you may feel they are just too strange or bizarre to be believed," she writes in the Introduction. "The incidents happened exactly as portrayed here. Your interpretation of the event might vary from mine, but the facts of the occurrence are precise." All 53 stories involve the author, members of her family, or close friends. They include near-death experiences, deathbed visions, past-life regressions, clairvoyance, clairaudience, faith healing, ESP, precognitive dreams, apparations, and automatic writing. The skeptic or the fundamentalist will scoff at most or many of them, perhaps calling some of them mere coincidences, but anyone with an open mind, especially those who have become familiar with the operations of other dimensions of reality, will understand and appreciate these stories. The story of her father's NDE and deathbed visions is especially interesting, intriguing and inspiring. As Lanigan mentions, most of us are too busy "running helter-skelter" in our everyday activities, too busy just surviving, to take note of the magic or divine influences in our lives. The purpose of the book, she says, is "to lift the blinders from our eyes and reveal the divine ballet performed between humans and angels." This is not really an angel book, per se. It is one woman's observations relative to psychic phenomena. It may not be for the person who has his or her "blinders" strapped on tightly, but those who have shed their blinders will find it entertaining and validating, while those who have their blinder on only loosely might find it an "eye-opener."
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Summary: An Intriguing Spiritual Autobiography
Review: As the author is a best-selling novelist, it is understandable that some people, like the previous reviewer, are not sure where to draw the line between fact and fiction. One might suspect that Lanigan, being a talented fiction writer, knows how to embellish simple, everyday experiences and turn them into entertaining stories. This was my initial reaction after reading the first few of the 53 short stories in this book. But story by story, Lanigan builds credibility and emerges as a sincere, spiritually-evolved woman. "Some of you may feel they are just too strange or bizarre to be believed," she writes in the Introduction. "The incidents happened exactly as portrayed here. Your interpretation of the event might vary from mine, but the facts of the occurrence are precise." All 53 stories involve the author, members of her family, or close friends. They include near-death experiences, deathbed visions, past-life regressions, clairvoyance, clairaudience, faith healing, ESP, precognitive dreams, apparations, and automatic writing. The skeptic or the fundamentalist will scoff at most or many of them, perhaps calling some of them mere coincidences, but anyone with an open mind, especially those who have become familiar with the operations of other dimensions of reality, will understand and appreciate these stories. The story of her father's NDE and deathbed visions is especially interesting, intriguing and inspiring. As Lanigan mentions, most of us are too busy "running helter-skelter" in our everyday activities, too busy just surviving, to take note of the magic or divine influences in our lives. The purpose of the book, she says, is "to lift the blinders from our eyes and reveal the divine ballet performed between humans and angels." This is not really an angel book, per se. It is one woman's observations relative to psychic phenomena. It may not be for the person who has his or her "blinders" strapped on tightly, but those who have shed their blinders will find it entertaining and validating, while those who have their blinder on only loosely might find it an "eye-opener."
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Summary: OUR SPIRIT LIVES ON...IF WE TRULY BELIEVE
Review: For those who believe in or are open to the "afterlife", this book is highly recommended. With roots firmly planted in Buddhist Philosophies, I personally believe we live many lives and for that reason, "Angel Watch" was a fascinating read. After losing someone close to us, I think we all look for a sign that their spirit is still with us, even though not all of us would publicly admit it. That is not to say I believe in psychics, for me personally I do not; however, I definitely do believe that this life is only part of the journey. When my mother passed away suddenly, twenty years ago, it was my first experience with the death of a family member. As a stood by the casket for a brief moment in complete privacey at the funeral home, I ventured to whisper, "please give me a sign that you are here," Call it fate or coincidence, all it whatever you choose, at that sudden moment one single white rose fell from the casket to the floor...in my mind, my question was answered. I have had two separate, similar instances following the passing of animal companions, who each shared over ten years of my life. No one will ever convince me that we do not live on after our journey on this Earth is over. "Angel Watch," while not necessarily all about angels, is a beautifully written book, all about "signs" and believing. For anyone who has ever lost anyone dear to them, I hope you will find a measure of comfort in this book.
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Summary: OUR SPIRIT LIVES ON...IF WE TRULY BELIEVE
Review: For those who believe in or are open to the "afterlife", this book is highly recommended. With roots firmly planted in Buddhist Philosophies, I personally believe we live many lives and for that reason, "Angel Watch" was a fascinating read. After losing someone close to us, I think we all look for a sign that their spirit is still with us, even though not all of us would publicly admit it. That is not to say I believe in psychics, for me personally I do not; however, I definitely do believe that this life is only part of the journey. When my mother passed away suddenly, twenty years ago, it was my first experience with the death of a family member. As a stood by the casket for a brief moment in complete privacey at the funeral home, I ventured to whisper, "please give me a sign that you are here," Call it fate or coincidence, all it whatever you choose, at that sudden moment one single white rose fell from the casket to the floor...in my mind, my question was answered. I have had two separate, similar instances following the passing of animal companions, who each shared over ten years of my life. No one will ever convince me that we do not live on after our journey on this Earth is over. "Angel Watch," while not necessarily all about angels, is a beautifully written book, all about "signs" and believing. For anyone who has ever lost anyone dear to them, I hope you will find a measure of comfort in this book.
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Summary: angels among us
Review: Her book has inspired me to keep searching within myself for the truth for I know that the all powerful creative force in the universe is conscious and is most definitly watching out for me. For when the days are darkest it is then that we will be able to more clearly see the light. And the angels are one of many who long for us to see the light. Yet one must remember that not all angels are on the side of love but with love we as humanity are more powerful than evn the most powerful angel. Goddess Bless:) Ryan.
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